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Land Rover Freelander

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,997 cc

S98 JKPMOT history

S98 JKP is a green diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 222,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
222,721 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 JKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 JKP was last recorded at 222,721 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 8,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,591 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,130 miles
Average per year
4,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,721 miles
  • 2023 – 214,591 miles
  • 2022 – 210,675 miles
  • 2021 – 207,307 miles
  • 2020 – 204,657 miles
  • 2019 – 200,835 miles
  • 2018 – 198,354 miles
  • 2017 – 194,397 miles
  • 2016 – 188,769 miles
  • 2015 – 182,224 miles
  • 2014 – 176,779 miles
  • 2013 – 171,357 miles
  • 2012 – 165,234 miles
  • 2011 – 160,051 miles
  • 2010 – 157,227 miles
  • 2009 – 153,649 miles
  • 2008 – 149,867 miles
  • 2007 – 142,918 miles
  • 2006 – 138,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,721 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak at rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear passenger seats removedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    222,721 miles
    Test number
    920109272064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak at rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear passenger seats removed

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    379057530784
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to/on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear passenger seats removed

  3. Pass214,591 miles (+3,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    214,591 miles
    Test number
    889653133439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass210,675 miles (+3,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    210,675 miles
    Test number
    740696801146
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front drop link ball joints worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass207,307 miles (+2,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    207,307 miles
    Test number
    811573338881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass204,657 miles (+3,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    204,657 miles
    Test number
    686323845038
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass200,835 miles (+2,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    200,835 miles
    Test number
    782733114910
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front subframe and lower suspension arms.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass198,354 miles (+3,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    198,354 miles
    Test number
    161546872167
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass194,397 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    194,397 miles
    Test number
    519817959509
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Fail194,263 miles (+5,494)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,263 miles
    Test number
    418608601459
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Pass188,769 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    188,769 miles
    Test number
    404299790633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass182,224 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    182,224 miles
    Test number
    697736235134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass176,779 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    176,779 miles
    Test number
    337348754187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass171,357 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    171,357 miles
    Test number
    277402053152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass165,234 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    165,234 miles
    Test number
    136130442152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass160,051 miles (+2,824)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    160,051 miles
    Test number
    215471451475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  17. Pass157,227 miles (+3,578)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    157,227 miles
    Test number
    122932560141
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteO/s/f brake back plate missing

  18. Pass153,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    153,649 miles
    Test number
    513190269129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail153,649 miles (+3,782)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,649 miles
    Test number
    292660469422
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass149,867 miles (+6,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    149,867 miles
    Test number
    982005968155
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass142,918 miles (+4,671)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    142,918 miles
    Test number
    560062667110
    • NotePropshaft balance weight getting worn
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls getting perished

  22. Pass138,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    138,247 miles
    Test number
    242983356107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S98 JKP

Does S98 JKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 JKP is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S98 JKP?
The MOT on S98 JKP is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S98 JKP done?
S98 JKP was recorded at 222,721 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,331 miles a year.
Has S98 JKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 JKP has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2017.
Has the mileage on S98 JKP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S98 JKP find?
S98 JKP passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak at rear clamp; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint slightly worn; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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